Location History:
- Koln, DE (1987)
- Cologne, DE (1978 - 1994)
Company Filing History:
11 out of 433 
1 out of 87 
1 out of 11 Years Active: 1978-1994
Title: Gerhard Melcher: Innovator in High-Temperature Treatment Technologies
Introduction
Gerhard Melcher is a distinguished inventor based in Cologne, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of high-temperature treatment technologies, holding a total of 13 patents. His innovative approaches have advanced the methods used in the pyrometallurgical treatment of fine-grained solids.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents, Melcher has developed a method and apparatus for the high-temperature treatment of fine-grained particulate metal ore concentrate solids. This invention utilizes a cyclone with a tangentially positioned burner that directs a jet flame into the cyclone. An ore injecting nozzle is strategically placed to inject a stream of ore mixed with oxygen-containing gas into the jet flame, ensuring that the particles are melted without abrasively impacting the cyclone walls in an unmelted state. Another notable patent involves a method and apparatus for the pyrometallurgical treatment of fine-grained solids, such as non-ferrous metal ore concentrates. This method mixes solids with an oxygen-containing gas to form a suspension, which is then blown through a nozzle into a reaction chamber, allowing for effective melting and reaction of the solids.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Gerhard Melcher has worked with prominent companies, including Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz AG. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in high-temperature treatment technologies and pyrom